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Cowboys audition guard Montrae Holland and two others

Montrae Holland’s bid to start at guard for the Cowboys didn’t work out.

He may be given a second chance.

Holland is one of three guards the Cowboys will audition at Valley Ranch today. Daniel Loper, who played his college ball at Texas Tech, and Mansfield Wrotto will also be given a shot.

Holland was expected to replace Leonard Davis, who was released before the start of training camp, in the team’s offensive line rotation. But back spasms kept him out for the majority of camp and allowed rookie Bill Nagy to move past him.

Now that Nagy is out for the rest of the season, the Cowboys need depth at guard. Derrick Dockery has also started at game at left guard this season, but he’s missed the last three games with a spained knee and hairline fracture in his leg. His status for this week’s game has yet to be determined.

Loper has played for Tennessee, Detroit and Oakland during his six-year NFL career. Wrotto has played for Seattle and Buffalo during his five seasons in the league. He started seven games for the Bills last season.